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Read MoreOn Tuesday, 23 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) hosted a Special Open Commission Meeting, in which the Commissioners voted 3-2 to publish and issue a Final Rule that: bans for-profit employers from entering into agreements with workers that impose a restriction on their ability to compete […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has acted on the establishment of the US$100 million “Inevitable Games Fund” (IGF, or the Fund) launched by Immutable in partnership with King River Capital together with assistance from Polygon Labs. The IGF is a flagship global venture fund that will invest across Web3 gaming […]
Read MoreRenewable energy for small island states formed part of the debate at the Fourteenth Session of the IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. Credit: Amitava Chandra / Climate Visuals By Aimable TwahirwaABU DHABI, Apr 24 2024 (IPS) Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a distinct group of 39 states and 18 associate members, […]
Read MoreCountry: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Save the Children There have been at least 435 attacks on health facilities or personnel across Gaza in six months of conflict between 7 October 2023 and early April 2024 – equivalent to 73 attacks per month of war.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less For both consumers and producers, the recent seismic shifts in packaging—from materials to circularity advertising—have been hard to miss. The past few years have introduced several state laws expanding producer liability through product end of life, adding new considerations for […]
Read MoreStatement for the 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues by the Indigenous Media Caucus Country Global agnes Tue, 04/23/2024 – 13:22 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image April 15-26, 2024 Agenda Item 4 : Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum, […]
Read MoreAida Samani Civil Rights Defenders By Paul VirgoROME, Apr 23 2024 (IPS) When the Syrian Army launched its offensive against the stronghold of rebel FSA (Free Syrian Army) in Homs in February 2012, the safety of civilians was not a factor. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad systematically used heavy […]
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Read MoreOn 15 April 2024, the Treasury Department’s Office of Investment Security published a Proposed Rule to revise the regulations governing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee). The Proposed Rule would introduce three key changes to the CFIUS process and mark the most significant […]
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